Craftsman 944.361530 - Manual (Page 9)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
SERVICE DATES
Check (or Loose Fasteners
✓
Clean/lnspect (3rass Catcher
(If Equipped) ✓ ✓ ✓
Clean Lawn (Slower
✓ ✓
Clean Under Olive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ✓ j
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Clean Batteiy/Becharge
(Electric Start Mowers) ✓ ✓ 4
ChecK Engine Oil Level ✓
—
Change Engine Oil ✓ l,S
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
✓
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2
1 - Change more often whei> operating under a heavy bad or b high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operatins in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often vrhen mowing in sandy soil.
4 * Charge 46 hours at er>d of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does
not cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
unit.
Ail adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and Iasi longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI­
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(D Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the
life of the self lubricating bearings. If you
feel they must be lubricated, use only a
dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.